Tomcar

Tomcar TM2(blue), TM4(black), and a TM5(green).

The Tomcar is a type of commercial off-road utility vehicle.[1]

The Tomcar is made in two and four seat models, and is powered by either unleaded petrol or diesel engines. It uses a CVT transmission system and a chain driven final drive system, giving the vehicles a ground clearance of 38 cm (15").[2]

The Tomcar's chain-driven swingarm system allows the vehicle an above average ground clearance and suspension articulation, and also create "anti-squat" or lift.

History

The Tomcar is a specialist military vehicle. The initial model was the two-seater TM2. A four-seater model, known as the TM4, was added to the lineup in order to carry more personnel. A utility version with a larger carrying capacity was also developed, known as the TM5.

It is currently in use by the Israeli military to patrol its borders and carry out various military missions.[3] It is also used by the US Customs and Border Patrol, by the US National Guard,[4] and by the British Army in Afghanistan.[5]

The Tomcar has become available to the public for both commercial and recreational use since 2005.[6]

The Tomcar is produced in Melbourne, Australia by MTM Pty Ltd on licence from Tomcar Australia Pty Ltd.[7][8] Production began in November 2011.[9] The Melbourne Tomcar Australia facility was officially launched on March 8, 2012 by Victorian Minister for Trade, Industry and Export Richard Dalla-Riva.[10]

On November 6, 2013, Tomcar Australia Pty Ltd became the first car manufacturer to accept Bitcoin.[11] In March 2015 Tomcar Australia became the first auto manufacturer in the world to sell a new vehicle using Bitcoin.[12][13]

Models

The Tomcar currently comes in a two-seater version called the TM-2, a four-seater version called the TM-4 and a utility two-seater version called a TM-5.[14]

The Tomcar used to be also available in a one-seater version, known as the TM-1; however, this is now a discontinued model.

Specifications

Model: TM-2 (Two-Seater)

Dimensions:[7]

Engines:

Transmission:

Tyres:

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Steering:

Brakes:

Fuel:

Electrics:

Instrumentation:

Seats:

References

  1. 1 2 3 Tomcar - Off Road Vehicles Australia, All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs), Utility Vehicle (UTVs) - TOMCAR
  2. ↑ http://www.tomcar.com.au/contentpics/pdfs/diesel_builder_magazine_oct07.pdf
  3. ↑ http://www.tomcar.com.au/contentpics/pdfs/janes_defense_weekly.jpg
  4. ↑ National Guard News - Nevada National Guard unveils new fleet of imagery vehicles
  5. ↑ Error pages
  6. ↑ Find a Dealer - TOMCAR
  7. 1 2 3 Tomcar - New local vehicle manufacturer | GoAuto
  8. ↑ Tomcar Announces Melbourne Factory - TOMCAR
  9. ↑ http://www.shoestring.com.au/2013/11/car-manufacturing-startup-tomcar-australia-swivels-success/
  10. ↑ | Victoria Backs First All-terrain Vehicle To Be Made In Australia | Surf Coast News
  11. ↑ http://www.brw.com.au/p/entrepreneurs/vehicle_manufacturing_tomcar_opens_6lsgkk1sR7N2gqSOaLisXL
  12. ↑ http://www.goauto.com.au/mellor/mellor.nsf/story2/38DDCE04861616F4CA257E000027C429
  13. ↑ http://www.australianmanufacturing.com.au/26568/tomcar-australia-sells-first-australian-car-bitcoin
  14. ↑ TOMCAR - Available Models for 2010
  15. ↑ TOMCAR

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